Matthew was a guest on Darren Clark’s LinkedIn live stream Nerodiversity Stories. He talked about growing up with dyslexia, how studying has changes since he went to school and then going to university.
This is a fun and engaging conversation which includes the pros and cons of comic sans font.
To hear this interview head over to Darren’s site.
Or watch on YouTube.
Join Matthew Head on *The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show* as he welcomes back Kirsty Heap, dyslexia coach and now children’s book author. Kirsty shares her inspiring journey from HR to writing *Silent Snow*, a book designed to offer a stress-free reading experience for families, especially those with dyslexia. She discusses balancing her business with family life, the creative storytelling process through illustrations, and the challenges of publishing. Kirsty highlights the importance of creativity, vulnerability, and collaboration in her work, sharing insights on building narratives and promoting her book. Discover her strategies for success and plans for future projects in this insightful episode.
In this podcast episode, Matt Hancock, known as the UK’s Secretary of State for Health and Social Care during COVID-19, shares his experiences as a proud dyslexic in government. He discusses how dyslexic strengths, such as big-picture thinking and communication, aided his rise to senior government positions. Despite now being a backbencher, Hancock remains a vocal advocate for the dyslexic community, introducing the “Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training Bill” to address their needs. He reveals his late dyslexia diagnosis at 18 while at Oxford University and the support that has guided him through life.
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